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Old 08-27-2018, 10:55 AM
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Wow, I didn't know this was such a big problem. I would have thought the cup holder design would get more attention.
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i will use the same solution i use in another cars: https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-166-UN7U

kenu airframe is too clunky
Old 08-28-2018, 04:17 AM
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I use a PanaVise custom in-dash mount: http://panavise.com/pdf_indash/75132-198.

Then I put a Scosche magnetic mount (
Amazon Amazon
) on the PanaVise using the 2 sided tape. Then I carefully drilled 4 holes through the Scosche mounting plate in line with the holes on the PanaVise. Inserted and tightened 4 screws and nuts with a bit of thread locker. The steel plate from the Scosche goes between the back of the phone and the phone case.

Rock solid...
Old 08-28-2018, 07:29 AM
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One of the top ten greatest threads of all time in the 996 forum.

Old 08-28-2018, 09:52 AM
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In all seriousness, Waze is the best radar detector...and the only one that is legal in my jurisdiction. So mounting a phone where I can see it is of vital importance.

My mount can be seen here. Just pan left, zoom and Enhance.

Old 08-28-2018, 11:12 AM
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You just don’t know when...so be ready!
Could we please stop focusing on minutiae like car phone holders and get to what’s really important...OIL! I’ve found my Kenu holds 1 bottle in a very useful place. For those of you wondering, yes, only the back of the bottle is carbon-wrapped. I didn’t want my spare oil reservoir looking too ostentatious. Should I paint the bottle to match exterior?
Old 10-02-2018, 01:47 PM
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Where did you get this phone holder? With the GT3 console delete it will a be great setup for me. Thank you!

Originally Posted by Slopeslider
I went with this magnetic holder for my 6 Plus. Works like a champ.





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Just ordered Kenu wireless charging vent-mounted phone holder. Main attraction is the wireless charging with no cable fiddling. Doubt I will like the vent mount aspect, and expecting I will either return it, or MacGyver it to something based further down and to the right of the center console area.

https://www.kenu.com/products/airframe-wireless



[UPDATE: now just getting click-happy on Amazon. Found this one which I ordered as well. Something's going back!]




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I keep mine in my pocket. Bluetooth connection to head unit works great.
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Default Rubber stopper with magnetic mount. Stopper from Lowe’s.




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I am genuinely sorry for you guys that couldn't afford a car with the nice options.




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Old 01-01-2020, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr_Strangelove
I am genuinely sorry for you guys that couldn't afford a car with the nice options.



The factory bat-phone! Very nice. In the meantime I will enjoy my car that was ordered with zero options - so I don’t have any nice once or even naughty ones.

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Old 01-01-2020, 08:27 PM
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I keep mine on the passenger seat and if I have a passenger I keep it in the center cubby.

Originally Posted by Dr_Strangelove
I am genuinely sorry for you guys that couldn't afford a car with the nice options.
Originally Posted by Battery Guy
The factory bat-phone! Very nice.
I'm blown away that as late as 2002, there were people who thought a hardwired car phone was a good idea.
Old 01-02-2020, 04:35 AM
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The great thing about the hard wired phones was the range.. In rural areas they stomped any handheld,, they were 2 watts out not 200mw....

Heck my old motorola digital brick seemed like you could reach mars compared to my Iphone..
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Default Using factory phone console for modern phone integration

Hi everyone

I'm reactivating this thread b/c I'm very interested in this factory setup; more precisely the console trim part of it.
I find the larger side trim very useful for mounting any type of phone holder, hiding a BT module inside, accessing charging cable thru the side port & even fitting Aux & USB ports nicely..
this is a project I'm planning for the car & I'll be grateful if someone could help with providing part#s for this console setup in Savannah Beige.
sharing any similar projects is also highly appreciated..






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